19. Strategies for Scaling Up STEM Initiatives with Ms. Osas Guis-Obaseki

Episode 18 – Strategies for Scaling Up STEM Initiatives with Ms. Osas Guis-Obaseki

In this episode, I interview Ms. Osas Gauis-Obaseki. Ms. Osas is an engineer, STEM, and Computer Science Teacher. As a current programmer and engineer, he has been instrumental in scaling up her school's STEM and Computer Science Initiatives. She has exposed students to building computers, coding, programming, and digital tools. She has quarterly Hackathons, where students demonstrate their coding skills and compete with other students. Under her leadership, students have complete the Microsoft certifications in HTML and CSS Programming, Website Design, and MS Office.

Ms. Osas has spearheaded a STEM Club that meets biweekly to expose students to programming and the computer science field. She has garter various businesses as partners to support the STEM Initiative at her school, such as Oracle, ReGenerate Tech, and many more.

Ms. Osas is also the 2021-22 Teacher of the Year for her school.

Listen in to the entire conversation for strategies to start and scale your STEM initiatives:

Know your why
Identify your school’s STEM vision and mission
Integrate STEM into different curriculum
No age limit
Enhance STEM Program with proper technology and software
Empower girls and minority students in STEM

Connect with Ms. Osas Guis-Obaseki:

Instagram: @Odslab_llc

LinkedIn: Osas G

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Over 15 years of diverse experience in IT Infrastructure, Business Development and Project
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A passionate computer engineer, and sought-after mentor in STEM (Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) for high schools and colleges in South Florida. Oracle, Microsoft, and Broward County Public School have recognized my thoughts, contributions, and role in entrepreneurial mentorship, empowering diverse perspectives, and creating transformative experiences through the power of education and technology.